Massachusetts
Massachusetts Outmigration Up By 1,100 Percent Since 2013
Massachusetts and Rhode Island are among the top 15 states for outmigration. That means folks are heading for the exits, and in most cases, taking their money with them.
According to Yahoo Finance, the population of Massachusetts declined by 0.1 percent between 2021 and 2022, ranking the state at 13th in the top 15 “fastest declining” states in the U.S. Rhode Island ranked ninth as the Ocean State’s population dropped from 1,096,958 in 2021 to 1,093,734 in 2022, a 0.3 percent decline.
Fox Business says, “Massachusetts is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in annual revenue over the coming years as high state taxes trigger an exodus of wealthy residents.”
The network reports, “Since 2013, migration out of Massachusetts has seen an ‘alarming’ 1,100% increase to more than 39,000 people, according to new findings published by Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.”
Massachusetts Outmigration Up By 1,100 Percent Since 2013
BU’s study summarizes that “Massachusetts’ competitive advantage to attract, retain, and grow its population and workforce is slipping.” The report says, “Outmigration from the Commonwealth is accelerating at an alarming rate” and that “the decision by individuals and families to move from one state to another is multifactional.”
The university’s study attributes the sharp increase in outmigration to such factors as “level of income tax, housing and healthcare cost.” It says, “Increased mobility, choice, and remote work are adding to outbound migration.”
“The financial impact in lost adjusted gross income and income tax revenue is in the billions of dollars,” according to the report.
Fox Business says, “The Bay State has already lost $821 million in income tax revenue since 2011.”
Florida and New Hampshire are the top destinations for people fleeing Massachusetts. Other popular destinations include Maine, North Carolina, and Texas. Fox says, “About half of the residents who left Massachusetts remained in New England.”
Read the Boston University’s Questrom School of Business report on the impacts of outmigration on the Commonwealth here.
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Fire broke out at an apartment building in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, sending a column of smoke high into the air.
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Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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